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September 21, 2017
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Photos: Comets, Recruiters Connect at Career Expo
Sept. 21, 2017Sponsored by the University’s Career Center, the expo recently attracted 158 organizations seeking candidates for jobs and internships and more than 4,300 students and alumni. read more
Researchers Examine Tech's Effect on Journalism
Sept. 21, 2017Two new studies from the School of Arts, Technology, and Emerging Communication examine different angles on the interaction between journalism and modern technology. read more
Accolades: Faculty Recognized for Contributions
Sept. 21, 2017Dr. Daniel A. Griffith was honored for advancing research in geospatial information science, and Dr. Gil Sik Lee was recognized for his informal educational work. read more
UT Dallas Recognized for Value, Diversity
Sept. 18, 2017The University is the second best value out of all public schools in Texas, and 11th nationwide in campus ethnic diversity, according to the U.S. News & World Report's Best Colleges rankings. read more
Nonprofit Highlights Child Language Researcher
Sept. 18, 2017A UT Dallas professor studying how dual-language students learn verbal skills is featured in a video series highlighting programs supported by the AT&T Byron Nelson golf tournament. read more
Alzheimer's Study Delves into Brain Connections
Sept. 14, 2017Researchers at the Center for Vital Longevity found a correlation between the integrity of white matter — the tracts that allow communication between brain regions — and the ability to calculate finances. read more
Terry Scholars Program Expands with Newest Class
Sept. 14, 2017The University welcomed 21 new Terry Scholars this fall. The Terry Foundation’s mission is to improve and develop Texas by assisting students to attend the state’s finest public universities. read more
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- Newest Class of Scholars Expands University's Terry Program to 118 read more
- UT Dallas Recognized for Value, Diversity by U.S. News & World Report read more
- Alzheimer's Study Delves into Degraded Connections in the Brain read more
- In Print & On Air
“The United States is not moving quickly enough to really capture a substantial fraction of that market, and that’s a market that’s going to produce lots of jobs and lots of economic well-being for a period of many decades.”
Dr. Lloyd Dumas,
professor of political economy and public policy
— Providence Journal- "In the U.S. today, there are critical connections between economics, income and health."
Dr. Susan Williams McElroy,
associate professor of economics and education policy
— U.S. News & World Report - “We made sure we used processes that will allow for mass production without adding cost.”
Dr. Shalini Prasad,
professor of bioengineering
— KXAS-TV - "The conversation is important and it proves the power of works of art.What I felt is the person who was left out of the conversation was the artist."
Dr. Richard Brettell,
Margaret M. McDermott Distinguished Chair of Art and Aesthetic Studies
— KXAS-TV - "There's basically no game in town which gives comparable power output to our yarns.”
Dr. Ray Baughman,
Robert A. Welch Distinguished Chair in Chemistry
— NBC - “If they’re broken up and ready to move on, then announcing that can be helpful. It’s a way of accepting that ‘This is how it’s going to be,’ and it makes it final.”
Dr. Karen Prager,
psychology professor
— Duluth News Tribune - “If we can learn to stop deflecting failure, to stop mowing that lawn, educators and parents can collaboratively support our kids as they build the confidence to knock those weeds over themselves.”
Ramy Mahmoud,
Teacher Development Center instructor
— The Dallas Morning News
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